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Also nice for locals
Had a very good tour. Also very nice for Amsterdam residents! Heard a lot of new things. A recommendation
Financial History Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $428 / person
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- EN, NL
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Historical Amsterdam Tours
- Meeting point
- We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage
Description
The world's first limited company, stock exchange, central bank and economic bubble... It all happened in Amsterdam, within walking distance. Follow the money in Amsterdam as financial center of the world: Nazi banks, Resistance banks, a pawnshop from 1614, the financers of the Louisiana Purchase and a visit to a 1920s bank fault. Enrich yourself on the Financial History Tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Group price
- $428 per group of up to 9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Beurs van Berlage
One of the many exchange buildings that have been built around the Dam. A good start for the Financial History Tour.
Dam Square
The historical, but also financial heart of Amsterdam. Get to know why it all happened right here.
Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Have you ever visited the faults of a 1920s bank building? Today the basement reveals the treasury of the city's archives.
Amsterdam Museum
Who were the rich merchants in Amsterdam and how did they make their money?
Bloemenmarkt
How was the first economic bubble created? Learn all about the Dutch Tulip Mania on the Amsterdam floating flower market.
What's included
Included
Entrance to the City's archives and former bank faults
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
24 reviews
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Rated higher than 86% of 635 reviewed tours in Amsterdam
Excurgo comparison of 2,107 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Financial History Tour take?
Financial History Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Financial History Tour cost?
Prices start at $428 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Financial History Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Financial History Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Financial History Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Financial History Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Historical Amsterdam Tours.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Financial history made interesting
Tijs was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and made history come alive. He was also a delightful person with a great sense of humor.
Operator response
Thanks Constance, It’s great to hear that you had such a great time with Historical Amsterdam Tours on the Financial History Tour! Very nice meeting you in Amsterdam. Greetings, Tij
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An Insightful and Fun Team Experience
We booked the Financial History Tour as a team activity, and it was a great experience-especially as we’re all finance professionals. Tijs was very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, and he brought Amsterdam’s financial history to life in a really engaging way. We learned a lot of interesting things about the city and its history that we didn’t know before. A fun and insightful experience that we’d definitely recommend!
Operator response
Thank you Viktoria, It’s great to hear that you and your colleagues with ABN-AMRO had a wonderful time with Historical Amsterdam Tours on the Financial History Tour! Greetings, Tijs
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Great financial history tour
Very in-depth financial history tour Hitting on most important historical events and entities in the history of Amsterdam Very interesting to see Hermes in so many locations and Tijs answered every question I had
Operator response
Thank you Alex, for sharing your experience. Very nice meeting you in Amsterdam!
M
Interesting in the extreme
Tijs was fantastic and really opened our eyes to an amazing financial history and made the topic super interesting for all ages
Operator response
Thank you Michael for sharing your positive experience. Very nice meeting you in Amsterdam!
T
Great Experience
Tijs was very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam and provided an excellent tour. He was able to answer many questions and provide information that I did not know prior to the tour. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the history of Amsterdam.
Operator response
Thank you very much Tyler, for your positive review. Very nice meeting you in Amsterdam.
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Financial History Tour
My wife and I took the Financi History Tour with Edgar.. Edgar was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable sbout the financial history of Amsterdam, where the stock market had its roots. I would highly recommend this tour for people interested in financial historty of the innovarive Dutch.
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Operator response
Thanks a lot for sharing your great experience with Edgar.
J
Great tour with a knowledgeable guide!
Greatly enjoyed the tour and discussions.
Operator response
Thank you, Jessica! It's great to hear that you had a wonderful tour with us. You are always welcome back in Amsterdam. Regards, Tijs
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Great Tour with Tijs!
My beloved and I had a spectacular time on our tour with Tijs. We both agree it was our highlight of an already amazing first trip to Amsterdam. His passion for Dutch history is palpable, and you can't help but get excited along with him. He had answers for each of our questions and went to considerable lengths to tailor the tour to our preferences I would enthusiastically recommend taking this tour to anyone visiting the city.
Operator response
Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to show you the financial angle of Amsterdam. Greetings, Tijs
L
Interesting and informative!
Tijs was a great tour guide, friendly and very informative! The tour was very informative covering financial and general Amsterdam history.
Operator response
Thank you very much Leslie. It was a pleasure to meet you here in Amsterdam. Greetings, Tijs
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